New YorkA 67812025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Authorizes the city of New York to discontinue the use as parkland and alienate certain land within Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Sponsored By: Larinda Hooks (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Parkland removal requires replacements and new path

The city must set aside at least the fair market value of any parkland it removes. That money must buy new parkland or pay for park improvements in Queens. At least 20 acres of new parkland must be built on or next to the site, plus a north–south path from the passerelle pedestrian bridge to Boat Basin Place. The developer must build and maintain that path. If federal money helped buy or fix the land, the city must meet federal rules first, including equal value and usefulness for any replacement land. If casino construction does not start within 15 years of this law’s effective date, or if the land is used for something else, it returns to NYC Parks for park use.

Casino and development allowed at Flushing Meadows

The law lets New York City stop using specific land in Flushing Meadows Corona Park as parkland. The city can lease it to Queens Future, LLC or its affiliates for a gaming facility and related hotels, stores, events, recreation, parking, and roads. Area A is about 76.9646 acres (excluding Citi Field). Area B is about 0.361 acres. This changes park access for people near the site.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Larinda Hooks
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Al Taylor
Democratic • House
Amy Paulin
Democratic • House
Andrew Hevesi
Democratic • House
Aron Wieder
Democratic • House
Charles Fall
Democratic • House
Charles Lavine
Democratic • House
David Weprin
Democratic • House
Demond Meeks
Democratic • House
Eddie Gibbs
Democratic • House
Edward Braunstein
Democratic • House
Jordan Wright
Democratic • House
Khaleel Anderson
Democratic • House
Kwani O'Pharrow
Democratic • House
Lester Chang
Republican • House
Maritza Davila
Democratic • House
Philip Ramos
Democratic • House
Sam Berger
Democratic • House
Stefani Zinerman
Democratic • House
Tommy Schiavoni
Democratic • House
Yudelka Tapia
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 54 • No: 5

House vote • 5/27/2025

FLOOR Vote